City of Madison - File #: 54572

• File #: 54572
• Version: 1
• Name: 2019 Arbor Week
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/1/2019
• In control: Parks Division
• On agenda: 2/26/2019
• Final action: 3/19/2019
• Enactment date: 3/25/2019
• Enactment #: RES-19-00195
• Title: Proclaiming the week of April 28 through May 4, 2019 as Arbor Week in the City of Madison.
• Sponsors: Paul R. Soglin, David Ahrens, Allen A. Arntsen, Samba Baldeh, Shiva Bidar, Sheri Carter, Maurice S. Cheeks, Keith Furman, Barbara Harrington-McKinney, Rebecca Kemble, Steve King, Arvina Martin, Larry Palm, Matthew J. Phair, Planning Division, Marsha A. Rummel, Paul E. Skidmore, Michael J. Tierney, Michael E. Verveer, Zach Wood, Ledell Zellers

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/19/2019	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
3/13/2019	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
2/26/2019	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer	Pass
2/1/2019	1	Parks Division	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note

No appropriation required.

Title

Proclaiming the week of April 28 through May 4, 2019 as Arbor Week in the City of Madison.

Body

WHEAREAS, the City of Madison has been a Tree City USA for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, trees properly placed around a building can save up to 25% on winter heating costs; and

WHEREAS, trees in our neighborhoods increase property values; and

WHEREAS, planting trees provides an opportunity for community involvement and empowerment that improves the quality of life in our neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, the continued planting and care of trees in our city shall provide the same benefits for the present and future residents of Madison.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Madison, Wisconsin, does hereby proclaim the week of April 28 thru May 4, 2019 as ARBOR WEEK in the City of Madison, and urges residents to celebrate and plant trees this week.